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Wallis and Futuna Updates Banking Regulations to Ensure Compliance

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Geneva, Switzerland - The banking regulations of Wallis and Futuna have undergone changes as per the recent updates to the Country Manual Private Banking by BRP. These new regulations aim at ensuring compliance with the existing framework.

Regulatory Changes


According to local counsel input, there have been no significant regulatory changes since the last publication of this country manual. However, some material changes were noted in the reporting activities undertaken actively on Wallisian-Futunan territory and discretionary management of assets held at a third-party custodian bank in Wallis and Futuna.

Key Changes

  • Revised answers to provide better clarity
  • Reflects the current regulatory framework more accurately
  • Includes new Behaviour Template, Regulatory Summary, and BT Short Comparison document

New Features in the Country Manual Private Banking


The BRP has updated its Country Manual Private Banking to reflect these changes. The manual now includes:

BT Short Comparison Document

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This document allows users to quickly identify modifications made compared to the previous version of the PB Manual. It can be found on BRP’s platform by searching for “CM PB BT SHORT COMP” and “WALLIS AND FUTUNA”.

Ongoing Effort to Ensure Compliance


The changes are part of an ongoing effort to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in Wallis and Futuna. The updates aim at providing a more user-friendly layout and reflecting the current regulatory framework accurately.

Contact Information


For more information, please contact BRP’s customer support team at info@brpsa.com or visit their platform for further details.